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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our band 6 Physiotherapy rotation that covers a number of specialities including Older People’s Rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, and Amputee Rehabilitation. This may be in hospital, as an outpatient, in patient’s homes or in other community settings.
Main duties of the job
- To assess and manage own caseload of neurological or rehabilitation patients, make a diagnosis, and to develop and deliver individual specialised physiotherapy treatment programmes.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Professions Council.
- To work as a member of the multi disciplinary team on each rotation to deliver holistic care packages to the clients on the caseload. Often this involves working as a lone clinician.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information please see attached supporting documentation which contains more information about the role.
Person specification
Other
Desirable
- Own transport (Car / Bike / Moped) Hold a valid driving license if using car as transport (see above)
Sklls
Essential
- Ability to provide clinical training to others
- Ability to manage own time, workload and caseload effectively
- Ability to contribute to effective team working
- Basic computer skills
- Effective written and spoken communication
- Ability to take initiative, and work autonomously
- Committed to personal development Highly motivated & able to motivate others
- Flexible and able to cope with change
- Sensitive to the needs of clients and colleagues
- Able to cope with change / stressful situations
- Able to demonstrate a patient / client centred approach
Knowledge
Essential
- .Working knowledge of broad range of relevant clinical areas for example older people, neurology, and rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to this clinical area
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues relevant to this clinical area
- Knowledge of skills required for working in the community setting
Desirable
- Completed Introduction to Normal Movement course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist in Neurology, Orthopaedics, Older people’s rehabilitation, Falls management, Respiratory Care, Musculoskeletal
- Experience of assessing and treating a range of clinical presentations for example: respiratory, older people, musculoskeletal, learning disabilities, orthopaedics, amputees, and neurology
- Experience of falls management
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising others
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Graduate Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with Health Care Professions Council
- Evidence of postgraduate CPD in at least 2 of the following areas rehabilitation, neurology, older people, falls management, amputee rehab, cardiac care
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of a relevant clinical interest group
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This advert is for Physiotherapist (Community Rehabilitation Rotation) with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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